Rochester. Leases and licences
Reference code
MSS/0638
Title
Rochester. Leases and licences
Date
6 April 1733 and 21 June 1736
Level of description
item
Extent and format
Vellum.
Scope and content
Two documents relating to Rochester:- (a) Lease granted by the wardens, etc., of Rochester bridge to Richard Vonsden of Strood, shipwright, of a wharf, yard and premises in Strood; 6 Apr. 1733. Seal of the wardens (dated 1624). Signatures of wardens and others including John Thorpe, senior. Flourished initial with royal arms;- (b) Licence by the wardens, etc., for Richard Vonsden to transfer the above premises to William Curling of Strood; 21 June 1736. Later seal of the wardens. For Rochester bridge see also MSS/0159, MSS/0174, MSS/0198.
Previous reference number(s)
SAL/MS/638